Getting Money in a Travel Emergency

By on March 27, 2013 in Travel Tips

One of the most challenging and scary parts of any international trip can be if your wallet or purse has been lost or stolen, and being stuck in an unfamiliar country with no money is naturally daunting.  However, this doesn’t have to be the end of your holiday, and there are several ways to get [...]

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Learning Spanish by the Beach

By on December 24, 2012 in Destinations, Mexico, North America

Mexico is a country located in North America and its capital, Mexico City, is located in the south-central part of the country and considered as the biggest metropolitan area in the world. The 3 largest cities in Mexico are Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Netzahual-coyotl. The population of Mexico is mainly urban because 70 percent of [...]

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Fun in the Dominican Republic

By on December 4, 2012 in Caribbean, Destinations, North America

When you hear the words ‘Dominican Republic’ what do you think of? Perhaps, white sandy beaches, blue seas and plenty of sun? Well, you’d be absolutely correct in thinking this, the image you have in your mind is probably exactly what you would expect to find in the Dominican. It’s the Caribbean’s paradise. The idea [...]

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Visit the London Jazz Festival

By on November 2, 2012 in Destinations, Europe, UK

It’s back, and it’s bigger than ever. For cool cats and lovers of improvisation, the London Jazz Festival is where it’s at this Autumn, with its usual mix of global talent descending on the city from Nov 9-18 not just from the U.K. also. Past luminaries have included the Monk Liberation Front, presenting Thelonious Monk’s [...]

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